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6-2. Maintenance

General maintenance

Listed below are the general maintenance items that should be per-

formed at the intervals specified. It is recommended that any prob-

lem you notice should be brought to the attention of your Toyota

dealer or qualified service shop for advice.

Engine compartment

Vehicle interior

Items

Check points

Battery

Check the battery fluid level and connections. (

➞

P. 321)

Brake fluid

Is the brake fluid at the correct level? (

➞

P. 320)

Engine coolant

Is the engine coolant at the correct level? (

➞

P. 319)

Engine oil

Is the engine oil at the correct level? (

➞

P. 316)

Exhaust system

There should not be any fumes or strange sounds.

Radiator/condenser

The radiator and condenser should be free from foreign

objects. (

➞

P. 320)

Washer fluid

Is there sufficient washer fluid? (

➞

P. 324)

Items

Check points

Accelerator pedal

⚫

The accelerator pedal should move smoothly (without
uneven pedal effort or catching).

Automatic transmis-

sion “Park” mechanism

⚫

When parked on a slope and the shift lever is in P, is
the vehicle securely stopped?

Brake pedal

⚫

Does the brake pedal move smoothly?

⚫

Does the brake pedal have appropriate clearance from
the floor? (

➞

P. 427)

⚫

Does the brake pedal have the correct amount of free
play? (

➞

P. 427)

Brakes

⚫

The vehicle should not pull to one side when the
brakes are applied.

⚫

The brakes should work effectively.

⚫

The brake pedal should not feel spongy.

⚫

The brake pedal should not get too close to the floor
when the brakes are applied.

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Clutch pedal

⚫

Does the clutch pedal move smoothly?

⚫

Does the clutch pedal have appropriate clearance
from the floor?

⚫

Does the clutch pedal have the correct amount of free
play? (

➞

P. 427)

Head restraints

⚫

Do the head restraints move smoothly and lock
securely?

Horn

⚫

Function properly?

Indicators/buzzers

⚫

Do the indicators and buzzers function properly?

Lights

⚫

Do all the lights come on?

Parking brake

⚫

Does the parking brake operate normally?

⚫

When parked on a slope and the parking brake is on, is
the vehicle securely stopped?

Seat belts

⚫

Do the seat belts operate smoothly?

⚫

The seat belts should not be damaged.

Seats

⚫

Do the seat controls operate properly?

Steering wheel

⚫

Does the steering wheel rotate smoothly?

⚫

Does the steering wheel have the correct amount of
free play?

⚫

There should not be any strange sounds coming from
the steering wheel.

Items

Check points

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Vehicle exterior

WARNING

⬛

If the engine is running

Turn the engine off and ensure that there is adequate ventilation before per-

forming maintenance checks.

Items

Check points

Doors

⚫

Do the doors operate smoothly?

Engine hood

⚫

Does the engine hood lock system work properly?

Fluid leaks

⚫

There should not be any signs of fluid leakage after the
vehicle has been parked.

Tire

⚫

Is the tire inflation pressure correct?

⚫

The tires should not be damaged or excessively worn.

⚫

Have the tires been rotated according to the mainte-
nance schedule?

⚫

The wheel nuts should not be loose.

Windshield wipers

⚫

The wiper blades should not show any signs of crack-
ing, splitting, wear, contamination or deformation.

⚫

The wiper blades should clear the Windshield without
streaking or skipping.

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6-3. Do-it-yourself maintenance

Do-it-yourself service precautions

If you perform maintenance by yourself, be sure to follow the correct

procedure as given in these sections.

Items

Parts and tools

Battery condition

(

➞

P. 321)

⚫

Warm water

⚫

Baking soda

⚫

Grease

⚫

Conventional wrench (for terminal clamp bolts)

⚫

Distilled water

Brake fluid level

(

➞

P. 320)

⚫

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid

⚫

Rag or paper towel

⚫

Funnel (used only for adding brake fluid)

Engine coolant level

(

➞

P. 319)

⚫

“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality
ethylene glycol-based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite

and non-borate coolant with long-life hybrid organic acid

technology “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is premixed

with 50% coolant and 50% deionized water.

⚫

Funnel (used only for adding coolant)

Engine oil level

(

➞

P. 316)

⚫

Engine oil

⚫

Rag or paper towel

⚫

Funnel (used only for adding engine oil)

Fuses (

➞

P. 348)

⚫

Fuse with same amperage rating as original

Light bulbs

(

➞

P. 352)

⚫

Bulb with same number and wattage rating as original

⚫

Flathead screwdriver

⚫

Wrench

Radiator and con-

denser (

➞

P. 320)

―

Tire inflation pres-

sure (

➞

P. 334)

⚫

Tire pressure gauge

⚫

Compressed air source

Washer fluid

(

➞

P. 324)

⚫

Water or washer fluid containing antifreeze (for winter
use)

⚫

Funnel (used only for adding water or washer fluid)

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WARNING

The engine compartment contains many mechanisms and fluids that may move

suddenly, become hot, or become electrically energized. To avoid death or seri-

ous injury, observe the following precautions.

⬛

When working on the engine compartment

⚫

Keep hands, clothing and tools away from the moving fan and engine drive
belt.

⚫

Be careful not to touch the engine, radiator, exhaust manifold, etc., right
after driving as they may be hot. Oil and other fluids may also be hot.

⚫

Do not leave anything that may burn easily, such as paper and rags, in the
engine compartment.

⚫

Do not smoke, cause sparks or expose an open flame to fuel or the battery.
Fuel and battery fumes are flammable.

⚫

Be extremely cautious when working on the battery. It contains poisonous
and corrosive sulfuric acid.

⚫

Take care because brake fluid can harm your hands or eyes and damage
painted surfaces. If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the

affected area with clean water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.

⬛

When working near the electric cooling fan or radiator grille

Be sure the engine switch is in off.
With the engine switch in “ON”, the electric cooling fan may automatically start

to run if the air conditioning is on and/or the coolant temperature is high.

(

➞

P. 320)

⬛

Safety glasses

Wear safety glasses to prevent flying or falling material, fluid spray, etc. from

getting in your eyes.

NOTICE

⬛

If you remove the air cleaner filter

Driving with the air cleaner filter removed may cause excessive engine wear

due to dirt in the air.

⬛

If the fluid level is low or high

It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear

or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, it may indicate a serious problem.

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Hood

Unlock from the vehicle interior and open the hood.

Open the hood

Pull the hood lock release lever

The hood rises slightly.

Pull up the lever and open the

hood

Hold the grip and remove the

hood stay, and insert it into the

stay hole

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KBRO620102E

KBRO620103

Grip

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Close the hood

Support the hood with one hand

Hold the grip and remove the hood stay, and restore it to its original

position

Lower the hood gently and close it by pushing it with your hand

⬛

To disconnect the battery terminals

If you disconnect the battery terminals, the information stored in the computer

will be erased. Before removing the battery terminals, contact your Toyota

dealer for assistance.

WARNING

⬛

Check before driving

⚫

Make sure the hood is securely locked.
Driving without locking the hood can cause it to suddenly open while driving,

causing death or serious injury.

⚫

If the hood is opened, the hood stay may detach and the hood may close
unexpectedly. Be especially careful on windy days.

⬛

To prevent injury

The interior of the engine compartment is hot after driving. Touching hot com-

ponents can cause serious injury such as burns.

⬛

Verification after inspecting the engine compartment

Before starting the engine, make sure that no flammable materials are left in

the engine compartment. Make sure that there are no flammable materials

such as twigs brought in by small animals and birds in the engine compart-

ment, especially if you have not used the vehicle for a long time. Such flamma-

ble materials may lead to a vehicle fire.
If you notice a burning smell from the engine compartment while driving,

immediately stop at a safe place and contact your Toyota dealer.

⬛

Checking and changing oil

Make sure that oil is not adhered to the alternator. If oil is adhered, wipe it off

immediately. If oil is adhered, it may lead to a vehicle fire.

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⬛

When closing the hood

Be careful not to get your hands

caught.

There is a danger of serious injury.

⬛

When opening the hood

Make sure to use the support rod to support the hood when opening it, ensur-

ing that the rod is fixed correctly. The hood may stay open without support on

slope, however, it is dangerous because the hood may suddenly close.

NOTICE

⬛

When opening the hood

Do not open the hood with the windshield wiper arms raised. The wipers may

hit the hood and damage it.

⬛

When inspecting the engine compartment

Do not place anything around the lower part of the windshield. Objects may

fall into the engine and cause a malfunction.

⬛

To prevent damage to the hood

When closing the hood, do not press hard, such as by applying weight.
The hood may be dented.

⬛

When closing the hood

Remove the hood stay from the stay hole and correctly return it to its clip.
Closing the hood when the stay is not properly returned to its clip may damage

the hood and the stay.

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Engine compartment

▶

WA-VE engine

▶

1KR-VET engine

10 11

KBRO620903E

10 11

KBRO620904E

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Washer fluid tank (

➞

P. 324)

Engine oil filler cap (

➞

P. 317)

Engine oil level dipstick (

➞

P. 316)

Brake fluid reservoir (

➞

P. 320)

Battery (

➞

P. 321)

Fuse box (

➞

P. 348)

Air cleaner (

➞

P. 325)

Engine coolant reservoir (

➞

P. 319)

Electric cooling fan

Condenser (

➞

P. 320)

Radiator (

➞

P. 320)

Engine oil

With the engine at operating temperature and turned off, check the oil

level on the dipstick.

⬛

Checking the engine oil

Park the vehicle on level ground. After warming up the engine and

turning it off, wait more than 5 minutes for the oil to drain back into the

bottom of the engine.

Holding a rag under the end, pull the dipstick out.

▶

WA-VE engine

▶

1KR-VET engine

Wipe the dipstick clean.

Reinsert the dipstick fully.

Holding a rag under the end, pull the

dipstick out and check the oil level.

Low

Normal

Excessive

The shape of the dipstick may dif-

fer depending on the type of

vehicle or engine.

Wipe the dipstick and reinsert it fully.

KBRO620901N

KBRO620902N

KBRO620905N

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⬛

Adding engine oil

If the oil level is below or near the low level mark, add engine oil of the

same type as that already in the engine.

▶

WA-VE engine

▶

1KR-VET engine

Make sure to check the oil type and prepare the items needed before add-

ing oil.

Remove the oil filler cap by turning it counterclockwise.

Add engine oil slowly, checking the dipstick.

Install the oil filler cap by turning it clockwise.

⬛

Engine oil consumption

A certain amount of engine oil will be consumed while driving. In the following

situations, oil consumption may increase, and engine oil may need to be

refilled in between oil maintenance intervals.

⚫

When the engine is new, for example directly after purchasing the vehicle or
after replacing the engine

⚫

If low quality oil or oil of an inappropriate viscosity is used

⚫

When driving at high engine speeds or with a heavy load, or when driving
while accelerating or decelerating frequently

⚫

When leaving the engine idling for a long time, or when driving frequently
through heavy traffic

KBRO620906N

KBRO620907N

Engine oil selection

➞

P. 421, 423

Oil quantity (Low to Full)

1.5 L (1.6 qt., 1.3 Imp.qt.)

Items

Clean funnel

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⚫

When the outside temperature is low, the engine oil may become white and
creamy, and it may get to the back of the oil filler cap or oil filling port.This

phenomenon takes place when water vapor in the engine is cooled, forming

water drops, which in turn are mixed with the engine oil. This, however, will

disappear when the water evaporates as the outside temperature gets high

or the engine warms up.The engine oil does not deteriorate due to this phe-

nomenon and there will be no problem if the engine oil is continued to be

used.

WARNING

⬛

Used engine oil

⚫

Used engine oil contains potentially harmful contaminants which may cause
skin disorders such as inflammation and skin cancer, so care should be

taken to avoid prolonged and repeated contact. To remove used engine oil

from your skin, wash thoroughly with soap and water.

⚫

Dispose of used oil and filters only in a safe and acceptable manner. Do not
dispose of used oil and filters in household trash, in sewers or onto the

ground.
Call your Toyota dealer, service station or auto parts store for information

concerning recycling or disposal.

⚫

Do not leave used engine oil within the reach of children.

⬛

If engine oil is spilled

If oil is spilled on the alternator, wipe off the oil immediately. Oil spilled on the

alternator will cause a fire.

NOTICE

⬛

To prevent serious engine damage

Observe the following precautions.

⚫

Check the oil level on a regular basis.

⚫

Do not use any engine oil additive.

⬛

When replacing the engine oil

⚫

Be careful not to spill engine oil on the vehicle components.

⚫

Avoid overfilling, or the engine could be damaged.

⚫

Check the oil level on the dipstick every time you refill the vehicle.

⚫

Be sure the engine oil filler cap is properly tightened.

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Engine coolant

The coolant level is satisfactory if it is between the “FULL” and “LOW” lines

on the reservoir when the engine is cold.

Reservoir cap

“FULL” line

“LOW” line

If the level is on or below the “LOW”

line, add coolant up to the “FULL” line.

(

➞

P. 412)

⬛

Coolant selection

Only use “Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” or a similar high quality ethylene

glycol based non-silicate, non-amine, non-nitrite, and non-borate coolant with

long-life hybrid organic acid technology.
“Toyota Super Long Life Coolant” is a mixture of 50% coolant and 50% deion-

ized water. (Minimum temperature: -35°C [-31°F])
For more details about engine coolant, contact your Toyota Genuine dealer.

⬛

If the coolant level drops within a short time of replenishing

Visually check the radiator, hoses, engine coolant reservoir cap, drain cock and

water pump.
If you cannot find a leak, have your Toyota dealer test the cap and check for

leaks in the cooling system.

WARNING

⬛

When the engine is hot

Do not remove the radiator cap.
The cooling system may be under pressure and may spray hot coolant if the

cap is removed, causing serious injuries, such as burns.

⬛

When replacing the coolant

To avoid coolant spilling on the alternator, do not remove the upper radiator

hose from engine side (remove from the radiator side). Coolant spilled on the

alternator will cause corrosion of the coil and a fire.

KBRO620908N

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NOTICE

⬛

When adding coolant

Coolant is neither plain water nor straight antifreeze. The correct mixture of

water and antifreeze must be used to provide proper lubrication, corrosion

protection and cooling. Be sure to read the antifreeze or coolant label.

⬛

If you spill coolant

Be sure to wash it off with water to prevent it from damaging parts or paint.

Radiator and condenser

Check the radiator and condenser and clear away any foreign objects. If

either of the above parts is extremely dirty or you are not sure of their

condition, have your vehicle inspected by your Toyota dealer.

WARNING

⬛

When the engine is hot

Do not touch the radiator or condenser as they may be hot and cause serious

injuries, such as burns.

Brake fluid

⬛

Checking fluid level

The brake fluid level should be

between the “MAX” and “MIN” lines

on the tank.

⬛

Adding fluid

Make sure to check the fluid type and prepare the necessary item.

KBRO620912E

Fluid type

FMVSS No.116 DOT 3 brake fluid

Item

Clean funnel

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⬛

Brake fluid can absorb moisture from the air

Excess moisture in the brake fluid can cause a dangerous loss of braking efficiency.
Use only newly opened brake fluid.

WARNING

⬛

When filling the reservoir

Take care as brake fluid can harm your hands and eyes and damage painted

surfaces.
If fluid gets on your hands or in your eyes, flush the affected area with clean

water immediately.
If you still experience discomfort, consult a doctor.

NOTICE

⬛

If the fluid level is low or high

It is normal for the brake fluid level to go down slightly as the brake pads wear

out or when the fluid level in the accumulator is high.
If the reservoir needs frequent refilling, there may be a serious problem.

Battery

Check the battery as follows.

⬛

Caution symbols

✽

The meanings of each caution symbol on the top of the battery are as fol-

lows:

No smoking, no naked

flames, no sparks

Battery acid

Shield eyes

Note operating instructions

Keep away from children

Explosive gas

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